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1989 Gold 2 Pounds (Double Sovereign) 500th Anniversary Proof Box & COA (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1953-2022.
Gold 2 pounds (double sovereign), 1989. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 500 years anniversary of the sovereign 1489-1989, this is the first special design issued under Queen Elizabeth II, often held to be the most beautiful coin design during her reign.
Facing full length portrait of Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's Chair as at her coronation, all within beaded border; legend around in Medieval typeface, ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·. Design by Bernard Sindall. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Bernard R. Sindall. Edge milled.
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Reference: S-SD3 (was 4262); KM-957
Mintage: 14,936.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1953-2022.
Gold 2 pounds (double sovereign), 1989. Royal Mint. Proof.
Commemorating the 500 years anniversary of the sovereign 1489-1989, this is the first special design issued under Queen Elizabeth II, often held to be the most beautiful coin design during her reign.
Facing full length portrait of Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's Chair as at her coronation, all within beaded border; legend around in Medieval typeface, ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·. Design by Bernard Sindall. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Bernard R. Sindall. Edge milled.
Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Reference: S-SD3 (was 4262); KM-957
Mintage: 14,936.
Diameter: 28.4 mm.
Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.